RAF Waddington HIVE

RAF Waddington HIVE The HIVE is an information network available to all members of the service community, serving both married and single personnel, together with their families.

Welcome to Royal Air Force Waddington, home to RAF Air Command surveillance and reconnaissance assets. RAF Waddington is located on the edge of Lincoln, situated beside the village of Waddington. The city of Lincoln is a short drive away, with all the main amenities a city offers. Waddington village has regular bus services, connecting to good bus and rail network links throughout the country. RAF Waddington SFA are mostly located behind the wire with some located in Waddington village, North Hykeham and Lincoln. SFA can also be allocated at Digby around 11 miles from Waddington, RAFC Cranwell around 15 miles from Waddington and RAF Scampton around 12 miles from Waddington. For allocations please call the Amey Accommodation helpdesk on 0800 707 6000. The Station has a modern gym complex, squash courts, tennis courts, a 9-hole golf course and football pitches. There is a Subway and Costa Coffee within the JR Mess and the all Ranks Club is adjacent to the JR Mess. The Pip Beck Centre is the home to the HIVE, Pips Coffee Shop, Chaplaincy, SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) Personal and Family Support Workers, Community Development Officer, Service Community Support Officer, SNCO Community Support, Youth Club and the Kids Club (before and after school care for primary school aged children). Waddington has a C of E Church located on the SFA site. There are various groups that meet on a regular basis including parent and toddlers, a youth club and scouting groups etc.

Launch announcement for AFCAS 2027The HQ Air Occupational Psychology Team would like to announce that the 2027 RAF AFCAS...
08/09/2026

Launch announcement for AFCAS 2027
The HQ Air Occupational Psychology Team would like to announce that the 2027 RAF AFCAS launches on 8th Sep 26 and runs until 1st Feb 27. Look out for your email invitation!

A Message from DCAS
“The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey provides one of the most important opportunities for you to share your views, experiences, and priorities. Your feedback directly informs decisions at every level of the organisation and helps shape the policies, investment and actions that affect Service life. We have seen positive progress in several areas, but we know there is more to do.
I strongly encourage you to take part if invited. Your voice matters, your views are heard, and your contribution is essential to building a stronger Royal Air Force for the future”
AFCAS refreshed

The survey is now shorter, clearer and easier to complete, while continuing to focus on the issues that matter most to Service personnel.

Around 40% fewer questions

✅ Focused on fewer, higher-priority topics
✅ Duplicate content removed
✅ Single-Service content better aligned
✅ Clearer, more relevant questions
✅ New content reflecting today's Armed Forces
About the survey
AFCAS allows you to speak directly to the Air Force Main Board. You can tell them what's good and bad with Service life from your perspective. DCAS, as the People Champion, uses your feedback to develop and deliver an offer that reflects RAF requirements.
Your views are critical and the greater the number of survey respondents, the more evidence the RAF has to drive through the changes you want.
• AFCAS is sent to a randomly selected representative sample of personnel (to reduce survey burden).
• Those that complete it are representing the views of personnel across the RAF.
• AFCAS is 100% confidential.
• AFCAS is a way for you to share honest feedback.
Your Voice. Your Service. Your AFCAS.
Take part in the refreshed AFCAS and help shape the future of Service life.
Further information: Please contact: [email protected]

Bake sale in the Pip Beck on Wednesday. Donations will be greatfully received.
08/09/2026

Bake sale in the Pip Beck on Wednesday.

Donations will be greatfully received.

Job opportunity
07/09/2026

Job opportunity

Today in the Pip Beck Centre.
07/09/2026

Today in the Pip Beck Centre.

SEN SUPPORT NETWORK UPCOMING EVENTS
04/09/2026

SEN SUPPORT NETWORK UPCOMING EVENTS

Be the voice of Service families in your areaDIO is launching Regional Experience Committees (RECs) across the UK, bring...
02/09/2026

Be the voice of Service families in your areaDIO is launching Regional Experience Committees (RECs) across the UK, bringing together Service family volunteers who are passionate about improving housing services and ensuring family voices are heard.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a Service Family Customer Representative for your region to help influence positive change in military housing. By joining, you will play an important role in highlighting local issues, identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing what matters most to Service families.
As a member of your REC, you will work alongside other representatives and key figures within DIO to provide constructive feedback, discuss common themes and challenges, and represent the lived experiences of families in your area.
To read more about the role and how to apply, click link in comments below 👇

https://defencehomes.mod.gov.uk/2026/08/27/be-the-voice-of-service-families-in-your-area/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUFJBFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR72XLTIbCgFXiL3RvV9pRvF-6HYbnJnX9q6-tIQvi14fJPIdB2M4QB4CED3yg_aem_9pw2C1aDBsSxabfdSoa2ew

Sunday 30th August, free family activity.
28/08/2026

Sunday 30th August, free family activity.

1 week until our Picnic with St Michael's at Redwood Drive Community Centre. Will we see you there?

26/08/2026

Two job opportunities at St Michael's Church and the Waddington Wellbeing Hub.

The hours are quite favourable to fit in with school hours.

Full details can be found on their website:
Vacancies | St Michael's Church

Closing date for applications is 4th September with interviews on the 23rd and 24th September.

Defence Children Services students celebrate 2026 exam results 📣Students at Defence Children Services secondary schools ...
25/08/2026

Defence Children Services students celebrate 2026 exam results 📣

Students at Defence Children Services secondary schools have been celebrating throughout August, with many progressing to university, military careers and apprenticeships. Read more about this year's results at Queen Victoria School, King Richard School and St John's School:

Defence Children Services students celebrate 2026 exam results 👇
https://dcs.school/2026/08/21/dcs-students-celebrate-2026-exam-results/

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Pip Beck Centre, High D**e
Waddington
LN59NJ

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